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A stable electron configuration refers to an atom in which the outer electron shell is full. Outermost electron shells hold a maximum of 2, 8, 8, 18,...(etc.) electrons. With an outer shell of 2 electrons, the Periodic Table shows that helium has a stable electron configuration. The next stable configuration of an element has 10 (2 + 8) electrons. This is neon. Neon is followed by argon, with 18 (2 + 8 + 8) electrons. Krypton, with 36 (2 + 8 + 8 + 18) electrons is next. The remaining stable configurations follow a similar pattern, based on the maximum number of electrons able to fit into the outermost ring. These elements are extremely stable and rarely react with other elements. They are referred to as the noble gases or inert elements. Atoms of other elements may bond with each other or different elements to form molecules having full outermost shells of electrons.
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∙ 11y agoMany stable ions have the configuration of a noble gas.
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∙ 11y agoValence electrons should be eight or the shell should be completely filled.
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∙ 11y agoStable electron configurations are those of the noble gases in group 18. Atoms undergo chemical bonding in order to obtain noble gas configurations, which makes them stable.
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Do Helium Xenon and Neon have stable electron configurations?
Yes. Helium, Xenon, and Neon have stable electron numbers (octette rule).
Is a duplet electron considered stable?
yes as a duplet electron has to electrons in its outtermost shell.:)
How many electrons doe lithium gain or lose?
Lithium(Li) gains 1 electron to become stable.
What is a partially filled outer electron level makes with?
A completley filled out electron level makes the atom stable
Have two valence electrons and get to a stable electron configuration by using two electrons?
an element with 2 valence electrons can obtain a stable electron configuration by "kicking out" two electrons to have the same electron config as the noble gas in the previous period
What group of elements have stable electron confoguration?
The group of elements that have a stable electron configuration are the noble gases.
Why is platinum stable?
its not stable because last orbit need to loose electron to be stable
What is a pseudo-noble gas?
Although the formation of an octet is the most stable electron configuration, other electron configurations provide stability. These relatively stable electron arrangements are referred to a pseudo-noble gas configuration. Although the formation of an octet is the most stable electron configuration, other electron configurations provide stability. These relatively stable electron arrangements are referred to a pseudo-noble gas configuration.
Do Helium Xenon and Neon have stable electron configurations?
Yes. Helium, Xenon, and Neon have stable electron numbers (octette rule).
What is the formula of the ion formed when sodium achieves a stable electron configuration?
Na+ is the formula of the ion formed when sodium achieves a stable electron configuration.
What have stable electron configurations?
any time there are as many electrons and protons and they fill each orbital optimally.
Is a duplet electron considered stable?
yes as a duplet electron has to electrons in its outtermost shell.:)
What symbol would represent a chlorine ion that has ionized to have a stable electron configuration?
What symbol would represent a chlorine ion that has ionized to have a stable electron configuration?
What is a stable radical?
A stable radical is a radical that is not changing. A radical is a molecule or atom that has an unpaired electron.
How is it confirmed that electron has a negative charge?
it does not stable thats why
What is the process of removing an electron from a stable nucleus?
ionization!
Is sodium stable by losing 1 electron?
Yes.
